INDIGST 3J03 - Government and Politics of Indigenous People

3 unit(s)

An historical examination of the leadership and politics in Canada’s indigenous communities, with a particular focus on pre-contact political structures, the Indian Act and its consequences and contemporary social questions.
Three hours; (lectures and seminars); one term
Prerequisite(s): Three units of Level II Indigenous Studies or permission of the instructor or registration in Honours Political Science Specialization in Public Law and Judicial Studies.
Cross-list(s): POLSCI 3C03